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Navigating Mercury Retrograde: Insights from a Community Session
The week was tumultuous due to Mercury Retrograde, causing communication issues and heightened emotions. However, an Alumni session on Deities brought a restorative calm, emphasizing personal sovereignty and healthy skepticism. This experience highlighted the importance of community and reflection, leading to a new blog schedule that feels more aligned. Gratitude emerged.
Devotion When You Are Tired
The post reflects on the challenges witches face, especially during times of exhaustion, emphasizing that intention matters more than perfection in practice. It champions the idea that even small efforts are powerful and encourages witches to embrace their unique paths without seeking approval from others. Sovereignty and authenticity in one’s craft are prioritized.
When “Good Enough” Evolves: Practical Craft Wisdom from Eight Wooden Spoons
The post emphasizes that the concept of “good enough” in witchcraft is personal and evolves with experience. It argues that complexity does not equal depth in rituals; intention and care matter more. Ultimately, Blaise expresses that his responsibility lies in the intention invested in tools, allowing others to shape their own experiences.
Litha: The Magick of Speaking Your Desire Aloud
Litha brings a heightened sense of life and magick, encouraging personal expression and connection to nature. As one reflects on desired feelings during this time, the invitation to embrace and articulate them leads to a reawakening of one’s true self, fostering a quiet belonging and a joyful mischief.
Drawing Down the Goddess: Reflections from Our Alumni Night
Thank you for your patience waiting for this post. I’m a little late, because I wanted to share something sacred. Last night, our Alumni Circle gathered for a session unlike any other, a night devoted to the art and mystery of Drawing Down. For many witches, Drawing Down is something whispered about, half‑understood, or wrapped…
Blue Moon Homecoming
Blaise reflects on a transformative Blue Moon gathering that exceeded expectations, revealing a sense of community among witches. Observing former students aiding newcomers, he felt a profound peace and belonging. This experience marked an ending and a beginning, highlighting connection to the universe and the beauty of shared moments.
The Joy of a Supportive Witchcraft Community
Blaise reflects on living authentically by accepting other witches as they are. Despite societal pressures and internal conflicts, he emphasizes empowerment and sovereignty in witchcraft, advocating for a diverse community that encourages individuality rather than conformity. Ultimately, joy arises from overcoming fear and embracing one’s unique path in the craft.
Celebrating Witchcraft: Building a Supportive Community Together
Victoria Day at Witch Chest felt different this year. Yes, it was louder, and busier, but it more than that… it felt deeper. Former students came in for ingredients, not to be told what to do, but to ask for my thoughts. Not direction, just perspective. It felt like we were building something together, not…
Finding Peace: The Power of Pausing
Blaise reflects on a month-long pause to prevent burnout and regain intention in their work. He highlights the importance of prioritizing essential tasks and their pride in the growth of the students. With plans for retirement and the creation of a community Sanctuary, he envisions a safe space for connection and belonging, marking a new…
The Craft Doesn’t Need Gatekeepers
Witchcraft should foster connection and empowerment, not control or dependence. Gatekeeping, often stemming from fear, undermines student growth and stifles community development. A healthy witchcraft practice encourages collaboration and curiosity, allowing for personal paths to flourish. Newcomers are valued equally, and intuition is essential to navigating one’s own craft.
Choosing Yourself Under the Full Moon
This week has been a whirlwind, witches. However, in the chaos, there is a reminder of how powerful community really is. As many of you know, Julie, my wife, has an oral surgery coming up. As a consequence, both of us will be stepping back for a few days as I support her. This is…
The Sound of Magic
This morning, I went on a magickal journey. I cranked my time machine up to 33⅓ Revolutions Per Minute and traveled through time and space. It was a rejuvenating journey… a needed journey. As I sat there, surrounded by the analog melodic beats of the past, sipping my potion of water infused with essence of…
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